Lil Wayne announces his new album, Tha Carter VI will be released on June 6.
Acclaimed rapper, Lil Wayne may not be performing at Super Bowl LIX in his hometown of New Orleans, but he’s still making headlines. In a surprising reveal, the rap icon announced that Tha Carter VI will drop on June 6, unveiling the release date through a new Cetaphil commercial aired during the Super Bowl. His appearance in the ad playfully referenced fan disappointment over his omission from the Halftime Show, which will instead feature Kendrick Lamar. Wayne last released Tha Carter V in 2018, a chart-topping success featuring hits like Uproar and Don’t Cry. He hinted at the sixth instalment with the 2023 mixtape Tha Fix Before Tha VI, featuring Jon Batiste and Fousheé. His last solo album, Funeral, arrived in 2020, followed by a 2023 collaboration with 2 Chainz on Welcome 2 Collegrove. With recent features alongside Tyler, The Creator, Tyga, and Nicki Minaj, anticipation is high for his next chapter.
LIL WAYNE
THA CARTER VI 💿
(ALBUM)🚨JUNE 6TH🚨 pic.twitter.com/9vqqN0rWwA
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) February 6, 2025
Craig David announces the release date for new collaboration with Tiwa Savage.
British R&B star Craig David is making a major comeback with his upcoming single “Commitment”, featuring Nigerian sensation Tiwa Savage. The highly anticipated track is set for release on February 26, 2025. Last month, Tiwa Savage teased a snippet during an Instagram Live session, expressing her excitement about the collaboration. “This is a dream come true,” she shared. “I’ve been a huge fan of Craig for years, and working with him has been amazing.” Speaking to The Sun UK, David admitted he wasn’t sure if Savage would join the project. “Tiwa is an incredible artist. “Commitment” is Afrobeats-inspired, and that’s her world. I reached out, and she was all in,” he revealed. “I told her to make it her own, and when she sent her verse back, I knew we had something special.” Blending nostalgic R&B with contemporary Afrobeats, “Commitment” is set to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.
CRAIG DAVID & TIWA SAVAGE
“COMMITMENT” OUT FEBRUARY 26 🧡
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) February 6, 2025
Nollywood actor, Dr. Columbus Irosanga has been confirmed dead.
Veteran Nollywood actor and academic Dr. Columbus Irosanga has passed away, as confirmed by actress Hilda Dokubo on Instagram. Mourning his loss, she wrote, “There can’t be a shortage of Angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport, Rivers State, Nollywood.” Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Dr. Irosanga was renowned for his commanding roles as chief priests in Nollywood, particularly as Igbudu in the 2001 classic Isakaba. His talent earned him multiple accolades, including AMAA’s Best Supporting Actor and AMVCA’s Most Promising Actor. Beyond acting, he was a respected senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt’s Theatre Arts Department, mentoring aspiring actors. He was married and is survived by his children. While the cause of death remains undisclosed, his passing is a profound loss to both Nollywood and Nigeria’s academic community.
JUST IN: Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga has passed on. pic.twitter.com/fXSyxzSbgL
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) February 6, 2025
Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine finally release their long-awaited collaboration.
American rappers, Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine have finally released their long-awaited collaboration, “Toot It Up”, via Hitmaker Music Group. This marks their first joint track since 2018’s “Backin’ It Up”, though Pardi has been a key contributor to many of Cardi’s biggest hits, including Bodak Yellow, “I Like It”, “WAP”, and much of her Grammy-winning album Invasion of Privacy. Despite the long gap between collaborations, “Toot It Up” was actually recorded shortly after their first song and was initially shelved. Teased before the pandemic, fans have eagerly awaited its release, with snippets circulating for years. Some were surprised by the timing, given Fontaine’s past relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, a close friend of Cardi’s. Addressing the chatter, Cardi explained in an X Spaces session that she remains neutral in personal matters, saying, “When I like two people, I stay away from their shit.” With its official release, Toot It Up finally meets fan expectations.
Cardi B & Pardison Fontaine have released their new collaboration, “Toot It Up.”
Stream: https://t.co/WuTQ4G3Rla pic.twitter.com/ZuWcwSH6GA
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 7, 2025
Daniel Ratcliffe set to feature in new Vietnam war thriller, Trust the Man.
Harry Porter star, Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in the upcoming Vietnam War thriller Trust the Man. Since his Harry Potter days, Radcliffe has built a diverse career, with standout roles in Swiss Army Man, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and the TV series Miracle Workers. He recently won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Written by Graham, Trust the Man follows an ambitious Army Intelligence officer investigating a decorated soldier with a mysterious past. As the inquiry deepens, the line between loyalty and obsession blurs, leading to dangerous consequences. Neon International will handle foreign sales, introducing the film at the European Film Market, while UTA Independent Film Group manages U.S. rights. The project is produced by Tonia Davis, Graham, Max Linsky, Jeffrey Soros, Luke Rodgers, and Hailey Wierengo. Radcliffe’s co-star, Hedges, recently appeared in Sorry, Baby, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Daniel Radcliffe and Lucas Hedges will star in a Vietnam War thriller ‘TRUST THE MAN’
The film follows an Army Intelligence officer assigned to investigate a soldier with a mysterious past, and both men begin to develop an uncontrollable connection.
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/pHkI6OlGnI
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 6, 2025
